Diageo PLC
Diageo's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Diageo completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Diageo has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Diageo's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Diageo amounted to 599,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Diageo decreased by 6.26%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Diageo's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Diageo's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Diageo were 418,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Diageo reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Diageo's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 24.41%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Diageo's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 13.46%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Diageo's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Diageo reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 181,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Diageo reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Diageo's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 16.03% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Diageo use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Diageo reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Diageo's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Diageo's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Diageo reported 5,570,171 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 disclosure of Diageo includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Diageo's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Diageo's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Diageo reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,570,171 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 95.37% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 4.63% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Diageo reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Diageo's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 116.18%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Diageo's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Diageo 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Diageo disclose?
In 2024, Diageo reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Diageo's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Diageo's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,205,590 tCOâ‚‚e (75.5%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 652,498 tCOâ‚‚e (11.71%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 318,925 tCOâ‚‚e (5.73%)
Diageo's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Diageo's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Diageo reported a total carbon footprint of 6,169,171 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.82% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Diageo's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.29% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 6.78%.